Sunday, September 5, 2010

Ok, you might think I am crazy when I show this to you, but this is going to be my new coffee table:

I first saw it on Anthropologie 's website. I was initially attracted to it because of it's rustic combination of wood and metal. I liked that it nested and I thought the wood would be somewhat Con-Man proof. Then I saw the price- almost $800!

I kind of forgot about it until I saw it again on Viva Terra. Again it was about the same price plus shipping.

So I'm thinking about making it. It's a fairly simple construction. Metal rectangular frame with aged strips of wood. Seems simple enough. I'll have to do it in stages like I did for my coffee tables and it will take some planning.

I'll have to do a reconnaissance trip over to Anthropologie to check out exactly how it's put together. Then draw up some plans, get supplies and materials. Whenever I do get around to it I'll most likely have several posts showing my progress.

So what do you think? Am I crazy for taking this on? I'm sure the hubs is going to think so!

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Good luck planning & collecting for the coffee table. It will be an heirloom when you're my age. We saw plenty of weathered wood today from barns & fences, as we took a Sunday drive in "the country". (Scott, duson, Cankton).